Comparison between:
- 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S
- 2021 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S | 2021 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | |
| Series | ID. | - |
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| Trim | Pro S | Performance AWD |
| Model year | 2021 | 2021 |
| Market | Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | EUR 41,995 (DE, Feb 2021) | USD 59,990 (USA, Nov 2020) EUR 65,620 (DE, Nov 2020) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Glacier White Silver Metallic Manganese Grey Metallic Penny Copper Metallic Makena Turquoise Metallic Stonewashed Blue Metallic Scale Silver Metallic Moonstone Grey | Deep Blue Metallic Midnight Silver Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat Solid Black |
| Interior colors | Platinum Grey-Dusty Grey | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 5 / 7 |
| Length | 167.8 in 4261 mm | 187.0 in 4751 mm |
| Width | 71.2 in 1809 mm | 75.6 in 1921 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 83.8 in 2129 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 77.9 in 1978 mm |
| Height | 61.7 in 1568 mm | 63.9 in 1624 mm |
| Wheelbase | 109.1 in 2770 mm | 113.8 in 2890 mm |
| Front track | 60.9 in 1548 mm | 33.3 in 847 mm |
| Rear track | 60.0 in 1525 mm | 38.8 in 986 mm |
| Clearance | - | 6.6 in 167 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 41.0 in 1041 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | 39.4 in 1001 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 56.4 in 1432 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 54.1 in 1373 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 53.8 in 1367 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 50.6 in 1286 mm |
| Front legroom | - | 41.9 in 1063 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 40.5 in 1029 mm |
| Trunk volume | 385.0 l 13.60 ft3 0.39 m3 | - |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1267.0 l 44.74 ft3 1.27 m3 | 1925.5 l 68.00 ft3 1.93 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4263.74 lb 1934 kg | 4415.86 lb 2003 kg |
| Payload | 762.8 lb 346 kg | 886.26 lb 402 kg |
| GVWR | 5026.54 lb 2280 kg | 5302.12 lb 2405 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.267 Cd | 0.23 Cd |
| Additional information | Permissible load on the front axle - 1070 kg Permissible load on the rear axle - 1260 kg | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen | - |
| Model | APP 310 | - |
| Electric motor type | Brushless DC | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps | - |
| Torque | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Comfort Sport | - |
| Additional information | - | Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive Total system power output - 340 kW / 456 hp Total system torque - 673 Nm / 497 lb-ft |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Motor type | - | AC induction/asynchronous |
| Location | - | Front |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes |
| Additional features | - | Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 155.3 mph 250.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.90 s | 3.70 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 3.50 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP: 326.8 mi / 526.0 km | EPA: 303.0 mi / 487.6 km WLTP: 298.3 mi / 480.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | NEDC, CMB: 14.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 16.7 kWh/100 km | EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 106 MPGe EPA, CMB: 111 MPGe EPA, CTY: 115 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+ | A+ |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.2 m 33.46 ft | 12.1 m 39.70 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 9.1 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) MacPherson strut | Independent Lower suspension Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) | Independent Lower suspension Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drums | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | - | Performance brakes Rotor diameter front / rear - 355 / 335 mm Fotor thickness front / rear - 27 / 22 mm Brake pad thickness front / rear - 10 / 9 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7.5Jx19 7.5Jx20 | 9.5Jx21 ET40 10.5Jx21 ET48 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/50R19 T 215/45R20 | 255/35R21 275/35R21 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | LG Chem |
| Model | LGX E78 (NCM712) | NCM 21700 |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 45 kWh | 74 kWh |
| Number of cells | 288 | 4416 |
| Number of modules | 12 | - |
| Voltage | 408 V | - |
| Energy density | 265 Wh/kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | Estimated gross capacity - 82 kWh | Heat pump |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Wallbox, 11 kW DC charging, 125 kW | AC charging, 11 kW DC Charging, 250 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | - | Onboard charger, Type 2, 11 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC charging 125 kW, 0:30-0:37 Wallbox 11 kW, 7:00 | - |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Stainless steel pedals with play/pause design Airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Automatic Braking System (ABS) (S) Automatic Distance Control with Stop & Go (S) Crash warning system (S) Driver drowsiness detection (S) ECall emergency call system (S) Electronic brake force distribution (S) Electronic immobilizer (S) Emergency Brake Assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection (S) First aid kit, warning triangle and safety vest (S) Front Assist with proactive occupant protection (S) Front head and side airbags with center airbag (S) ISOFIX on outer rear seats and front passenger seat (S) Lane Keep Assist (S) Park Distance Control, rear radar (S) Rearview camera (S) Speed limiter (S) Theft alarm with interior monitoring, back-up horn and tow-away protection (S) Three-point automatic seat belts at the front with belt tensioners (S) Tire control display (S) Tool kit and tire mobility set: 12 volt compressor and tire sealant (S) Traffic signs recognition (S) 10-inch multi-touch display (S) 5.3-inch insturment cluster (S) App-Connect including App-Connect Wireless for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) Bluetooth for mobiles and music streaming (S) DAB+ digital radio (S) Dicover Pro navigation system (S) Intelligent Natural Voice control (S) Keyless locking and starting system with safe fuse (S) 4 x speaker audio system (S) 2 x USB Type-C ports at the front (S) Air Care Climatronic air conditioning system (S) Armrests for front seats (S) Asymmetrically folding rear seats (S) Front seats with mechanical backrest angle adjustment and mechanical length adjustment (S) Electronic windows lifters with pulse switching (S) Fixed rear window with wipers with interval switching (S) Green thermal insulation glazing, sides and rear (S) Heated and electrically adjustable exterior mirrors (S) Intermittent wiper control (S) Windshield wipe-wash system (S) Aspherical exterior mirror on driver's side, convex on passenger's side (S) Lighted mirrors on sun visors (S) 30-color ambient lighting (S) Door and side panels in synthetic leather (S) Fragment fabric (S) Seat panels in Flow fabric (S) | Aluminium alloy pedal (S) Tow hitch (O) 360-degree parking camera (O) Advanced collision avoidance (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) BLIS with steer assist (S) Collapsable steering column (S) Collision avoidance braking and steering (S) Cross traffic alert (S) Driver alert (S) Driver assist (S) Driver knee airbag (S) Dual-stage driver airbag (S) Dual-stage passenger airbag with active ventilation (S) Energy-absorbin interior (S) Evasive manoeuvre assist (S) Far side airbags (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (S) Forward looking radar (S) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front seat belts with electrical pre-cash tensioner (S) Front seat belts with pretensioners and 2-step load limiters (S) High-Speed autosteer (S) Inflatable curtains (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (S) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Outer rear seats with pretensioners and 2-step load limiters (S) Pilot Assist (S) Rear collision warning/mitigation (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (S) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Road sign info (S) Side airbags (S) Side impact protection (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (S) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (S) Whiplash injury protection (S) 15-inch touch dispaly (S) 2 x amps (S) Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S) In-car internet streaming music & media (S) Location aware automatic garage door opener (S) Music and media over Bluetooth (S) Satellite-view maps with live traffic visualization and navigation (S) 14 x speakers (S) 1 x subwoofer (S) 12-way power adjustable front and rear seats (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Three independently folding 2nd row seats (S) Carbon fiber spoiler (S) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors (S) LED fog lamps (S) |
| 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S | 2021 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD |